Hi everyone,

I'm thinking of changing the stock wheels on my 08 SG to 80 spoke wheels..what do you think is the advantages and disadvantages of having a spoke wheel vs. other wheels???

thanks

 

They look good but if you get a flat your only option is a tow truck....... can't plug a flat with them so can be real expensive if you're in the boonies.

 

Not too mention extra cleaning;-). They do look nice!

 

I dont understand what happens if the tyre goes flat and what do you mean i cant plug a flat?

Im sorry for not understanding you properly but I'm Saudi....I do appreciate your reply though ,,thank you very much

can you please clarify more?!

 

Spoke wheels come with tube type tires, instead of tubeless tires. To repair a flat you have to remove the tire from the wheel and patch/replace the tube. You can't just plug the tire to repair the leak. The reason for useing a tube inside the tires is because most spoke wheels are not made air tight. There are a few on the market that are but very expensive and hard to find................... so how's the riding in Saudi ?

 

IF you check with American Wire Wheel, they vulcanize the wheels to run tubeless. I just got a quote from them in going to 18 in. wheels. they are expensive. but sure do look sweet.

 

My last two sets of spoke wheels have been tubeless. First set was from Ameican Wire and this current set is from DNA. AWW is on the high end, but my DNA set were very affordable. Wheel Works will also seal any spoke wheel. I think it is like $40 per wheel.

Zach

 

I went with the 52 fatty spoke DNA wheels and love em! Spokes are very taditional I think and the fattys are a breeze to clean. These guys have awsome prices and great service.http://kcint.zoovy.com/